adv

playfully

Playfully (adv) means In a lighthearted, teasing, or fun-loving way. Example: “She playfully splashed water at her brother.”

adv

In a lighthearted, teasing, or fun-loving way.

"She playfully splashed water at her brother."

"He playfully reminded her that she still owed him a coffee."

How to use playfully

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something in a fun, teasing manner rather than a serious one.

Word forms

more playfully comparative, most playfully superlative

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Etymology

From playful + -ly.

Rhymes for playfully

gully fully sully bully cully Tully Scully awfully joyfully lawfully woefully hopefully

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Frequently asked questions

What does “playfully” mean?

The word “playfully” means in a lighthearted, teasing, or fun-loving way. In plain terms, doing something in a fun, teasing manner rather than a serious one.

How do you use “playfully” in a sentence?

Here is “playfully” used in a sentence: “She playfully splashed water at her brother.”

What part of speech is “playfully”?

“Playfully” is an adverb.

What is the meaning of playfully?

"playfully" (adv) means in a lighthearted, teasing, or fun-loving way.